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Pancreatic Cancer 101

Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the U.S. Yet it’s the third leading cause of cancer-related death because it’s often at an advanced stage by the time it’s diagnosed. Knowing the risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer can help get the earliest diagnosis possible. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of pancreatic cancer, symptoms and ways to lower your risk for the disease. What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is when a tumor develops somewhere in the pancreas, a gland between the belly and spine. The pancreas makes enzymes to help your bod...